Google Wins Appeal Against €1.49 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over Errors in Investigation

Sep 18, 2024, 12:15 PM

Google has successfully overturned a €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union for hindering rivals in online search advertising. The EU's General Court annulled the fine, which was originally imposed in 2019, citing errors in the European Commission's investigation. This ruling marks a significant legal victory for Google amidst ongoing antitrust scrutiny. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's antitrust fine was largely confirmed by the EU court, with a minor reduction from 242 million euros to 238.7 million euros.